HCF developed the Leadership Academy to build field capacity and develop local expertise to effect changes in policy and community environments that result in making the healthy choice, the easy choice for the uninsured and underserved.

The year-long Leadership Academy will help participants deepen their knowledge, understanding, and practice in the following four competency areas:

Civic Leadership
Policy and System Change
Community Collaboration
Resource Leveraging
“Although the Focus of this Academy is on the individual, participants are expected to bring what they learn back to their organization and community,” said Brenda Calvin, HCF Program Officer. “Those selected have the full support of their organization and we look forward to seeing how their communities will reap the benefits of the wisdom gained through the academy.”